a$.$ Using the information provided, construct a monthly cash budget for October through December $2021.$ Based on your analysis, will Noble enjoy a surplus of cash, or require external financing?

b$.$ Construct a pro forma income statement for the first fiscal quarter of $2022($Oct$.$ through Dec. $2021)$ and a pro forma balance sheet as of December $31,2021.$ What is your estimated external funding required for December $31?$

c$.$ Does the December $31,2021$ estimated external financing equal your cash surplus $($deficit$)$ for this date from your cash budget?

d$.$ Based on your answers above, construct a cash flow forecast for Noble for the period October through December $2021.$